Kelly Ridge Estates is a wonderful community perched on a ridge overlooking LAKE OROVILLE, with the Sierras to the east and the valley coast range to the west. Our area is surrounded by the lake and state park, so we enjoy a peaceful secluded setting, yet we are only 10 minutes from downtown Oroville. The altitude is about 1,000 feet above sea level. This, combined with the deep lake, keeps our summers cooler and our winter days considerably warmer than the valley floor below. Our schools are in the top of California School Systems.

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Wildlife sightings in Kelly Ridge

In recent months there have been sightings/evidence of mountain lions in our community and have preyed on several deer. More than half of California is considered deer and mountain lion habitat. And where there are deer, there are mountain lions. That is because deer are the mountain lion’s primary prey. Bears are attracted to garbage and pet food. Wild animals naturally fear people, keep a distance, and will not bother you, so long as they remain truly wild. When they become accustomed to humans, it interferes with the wildlife’s natural ability to obtain their own food. Their normal wildlife and fear of humans is lost, which increases the risk of human injuries, injuries to pets and collisions with motor vehicles. Feeding deer also interferes with their natural reproductive cycle. Fed deer will continue to reproduce because of the surplus of food, creating a vicious circle of overpopulation and dependence: fed deer reproduce twins, which means more deer to feed.

--Don’t feed deer; it is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions. (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 251.3). Penalty; fine/jail time.

--Trim brush to reduce hiding places.

--Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active-dawn, dusk, and at night.